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Top Ten Songs of the Seventies

What are your top ten favorite songs from the 70s?

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10. Space Station #5 by Montrose
Sammy Hagar could still belt it out in 1973. Rock & Roll at its finest.
9. Frankenstein by Edgar Winter Group
Ronnie Montrose out front on guitar. Turn it up loud!
8. Green Grass & High Tides by The Outlaws
Doesn't get much better than the guitar jam at the end.
7. Whole Lotta Love by Led Zeppelin
Couldn't leave Zep out.
6. Runnin' With The Devil by Van Halen
Eddie's best!
5. Iron Man by Black Sabbath
Another classic, never grows old.
4. Smoke On The Water by Deep Purple
Talk about timeless, college football fans still hear this one every week.
3. Stranglehold by Ted Nugent
A classic, never gets old.
2. Rock Candy by Montrose
Hard to pick here, since EVERY song on Montrose's debut album belongs on this list.
1. Love To Love by UFO
Awesome song! The guitar solo at the end will leave you breathless. Can't believe this one's not on anyone's list...

10. Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Just love to listen to it.
9. Paradise By The Dashboard Light by Meat Loaf
Ain't no doubt about it.
8. Crime Of The Century by Supertramp
Now they were planning the song of the century!
7. Imagine by John Lennon
Just Imagine
6. Let It Be by The Beatles
How can you not love that song?
5. Dream On by Aerosmith
No comments, it's too good.
4. Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
I wish I could see them play that!
3. Shine On You Crazy Diamond by Pink Floyd
Insane!!!!!!
2. Free Bird by Lynyrd Skynyrd
And this bird you cannot change!!!!!
1. Stairway To Heaven by Led Zeppelin
The greatest song in the world, no exeptions!!!!!!!!

10. Jet Boy Jet Girl by Elton Motello
Gay Blitzkreig. Unearth this song and check out the lyrics. Vary risque for the 70's.
9. Dipstick by X (Aust)
The best band I have ever seen live. More power than Sabbath.More passion than a drunken menage a trois.
8. Independence Day by Comsat Angels
British classic.
7. Duchess by The Stranglers
And the Rodneys are queueing up God forbid!
6. Hot Love by T Rex
Viva Marc! Your legacy lives on!
5. Make Me Smile by Cockney Rebel
Pretentious lyrics but sound fantastic in a song. Another artist who was vastly underrated.
4. Pretty Vacant by Sex Pistols
Changed my life when I heard it in '77.
3. Roadrunner by Jonathon Richman
Any song by this weird little genius would make the cut.
2. Ballroom Blitz by The Sweet
Bubblegum on acid.
1. Rock And Roll Pt. 1 by Gary Glitter
Best DANCE song ever written, especially after a bottle of Tequila!

10. Layla by Eric Clapton
At the Rainbow Palace, this song was UNBELIEVABLE. It has my favorite guitar riff of all time and not to mention a decent solo as well. Can really get the blood flowing.
9. Brain Damage/Eclipse by Pink Floyd
This is really just one song, I don't care what the album says. Another psychedelic Pink Floyd song that is kind of creepy. You really have to understand Pink Floyd before you can enjoy the song fully.
8. Don't Stop Believin' by Journey
Possibly has the best under 20 second guitar solo ever made. Beyond that, it is the signature song of a really underrated band. Always seems to pump me up for some reason...
7. Free Bird by Lynyrd Skynyrd
The second most requested song ever. The effects in this song are absolutely incredible. And, oh yeah, it has one of the best solos in the history of humankind.
6. Baba 'O Reilly by The Who
This song has everything. The trademark Who guitar and vocals, and the greatest opening of any song ever made. No, you noobs, this is not called "Teenage Wasteland"
5. Hotel California by The Eagles
Everyone on the planet knows this song. Was my favorite song for quite a while. Welcome to the hotel california... man this song can really help you relax at the end of a long day.
4. Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
Can anyone argue that this isn't one of the greatest songs ever made? Roger Waters really outdid himself on this song. So many metaphors and messages! But really, really great music as well.
3. Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
I wasn't a huge Queen fan, but this song truly got me hooked after hearing it on the radio one day. It has one of the most recognizable bridges ever made. Bismillah, no! We will not let you go! Awesome.
2. 2112 by Rush
Unfortunately, this awesome song isn't on too many lists. For those of you who haven't listened to this song, I pity you. Go out and buy 2112 and induldge in the greatest 20:33 of your life.
1. Comfortably Numb by Pink Floyd
This has got to be one of the most pschedelic songs of all time. Forgetting that, it also has one of the best solos ever, not to mention the usual incredible Floyd bass and lyrics.

10. Day After Day by Badfinger
9. Hand Me Down World by The Guess Who
8. Walk Away by The James Gang
7. Dream On by Aerosmith
6. Won't Get Fooled Again by The Who
5. Suffragette City by David Bowie
4. Shooting Star by Bad Company
3. Let It Be by The Beatles
2. Freebird (Live Version) by Lynyrd Skynyrd
1. Stairway To Heaven by Led Zeppelin
What is there to say about the greatest song ever?!?!

10. Southern Nights by Glen Campbell
9. I Love You by Climax Blues Band
8. Cool Change by Little River Blues Band
7. Sister Golden Hair by America
6. Her Eyes Are A Blue Million Miles by Captain Beefheart
5. Blue Skies by Willie Nelson
4. I Love A Rainy Night by Eddie Rabbitt
3. The Goodbye Girl by David Gates
2. Behind Closed Doors by Charlie Rich
1. Eres Tu by Mocedades

10. Jessica by The Allman Brothers
9. Pinball Wizard by The Who
8. Sunshine Of Your Love by Cream
7. Stayin' Alive by BeeGees
Altogether fun. Just beats "A Fifth of Beethoven".
6. Stairway To Heaven by Led Zeppelin
Classic.
5. American Pie by Don McLean
Whiskey and Rye, need I say more?
4. Dream On by Aerosmith
Wow. Just wow.
3. Diary by Bread
Good one...
2. Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
Very versatile and fun song to sing along with :D
1. Baba O'Reilly by The Who
Amazing song, I could listen to this all day long.

10. Jail Break by AC/DC
Great song, great lyrics, great rock band. Bon Scott a true poet, you left us far too early.
9. Seasons Of Change by Black Feather
8. Matter Of Time by Sherbert
7. Bawyn Callin by Skyhooks
Raunchy lyrics by a glam rock outfit.
6. Show Me The Way by Brian Cadd & Don Mudie
Great song, great lyrics, by a great artist.
5. Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again by The Angels
A great song by a legendary Aussie rock group.
4. It's Because I Love You by The Masters Apprentice
Great song, great band.
3. Golden Miles by Healing Force
Australian one-hit wonders of the seventies, a great song.
2. Let There Be Rock by AC/DC
It's AC/DC - enough said!
1. Evie (Parts 1, 2 & 3) by Stevie Wright
Possibly the greatest Australian song of the seventies written by the the duo who put many Australian artists on the world map. Harry Vander and George Young.

10. Moondance by Van Morrison
Fun and romantic.
9. Witchy Woman by The Eagles
It has a very sensual quality.
8. Brandy (You’re A Fine Girl) by Looking Glass
Another good story done well.
7. Rhiannon by Fleetwood Mac
Unique song and perfect voice to put it across.
6. Rock On by David Essex
A true classic!
5. Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue by Crystal Gayle
Clever lyrics and catchy tune, sung very well.
4. Midnight Blue by Melissa Manchester
Very haunting.
3. The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down by Joan Baez
I love a good song that tells a good story...
2. Wild World by Cat Stevens
Cat Stevens was so natural and had such an unique style. I can listen to his "Tea For The Tillerman" album over and over again.
1. Heaven On The 7th Floor by Paul Nicholas
What can I say? It's a "guilty pleasure" that makes me smile every time I hear it.